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Steve Davis Defies White House Orders, Sparks DOGE Chaos

7/17/2025

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Steve Davis, an ally of Elon Musk, resisted White House orders to vacate his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Despite his dismissal, he continued to conduct meetings, creating confusion among staff.
The White House mandated DOGE to cut ties with Davis due to his influence on Musk's policies.
His defiance caused internal unrest, leading to restrictions on new leadership's authority.
Davis has a longstanding association with Musk, having worked at Tesla and SpaceX.

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Story summary

Steve Davis, an ally of Elon Musk, resisted White House orders to vacate his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Despite his dismissal, he continued to conduct meetings, creating confusion among staff.
The White House mandated DOGE to cut ties with Davis due to his influence on Musk's policies.
His defiance caused internal unrest, leading to restrictions on new leadership's authority.
Davis has a longstanding association with Musk, having worked at Tesla and SpaceX.